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How can I prepare English for UPSC?
Tips to improve English for UPSC exam
- ‘Reading maketh a full man’ The above quote by British statesman Sir Francis Bacon says it all.
- Write letters to the editor. This is a sure-shot method to improve your written language.
- Speak to your friends in English.
- Watch English news, movies, etc.
- Start a blog.
- Google dictionary.
Is English compulsory for UPSC mains?
IAS (UPSC CSE) Mains Examination consists of 9 papers including the two qualifying language papers and seven merit-based papers. English language paper is compulsory which comes under the qualifying category.
Which books are important for UPSC mains?
Booklist for UPSC CSE Mains
- India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra.
- India After Independence by Bipan Chandra.
- Ancient India by RS Sharma.
- History of Medieval India by Satish Chandra.
- From Plassey To Partition And After by Sekhar Bandyopadhyay.
- Introduction to Indian Art for Class XI (NCERT)
Can I choose English in language paper?
You can choose any one of the following languages for this paper. The paper will be of 300 marks, out of which you need to score at least 75 marks to pass this paper….List of Languages for Compulsory Indian Language Paper (Paper A UPSC Mains)
| Language | Script |
|---|---|
| Telugu | Telugu |
| Urdu | Persian |
| Bodo | Devanagari |
| Dogri | Devanagari |
How many languages are there in the UPSC Mains Exam?
The compulsory language papers in the civil service mains exam comprise of 2 papers: 1) English Language (300 marks) 2) Any Indian Language (300 marks) Qualifying Marks for UPSC Language Paper
Which is the best book to prepare for the UPSC entrance exam?
There is no recommended book. Go through last year papers, it’s likely that you won’t feel the need for separate preparation for those papers. If you are an English medium candidate, go through Hindi newspapers for few days. And the Hindi medium aspirants should do the same with English newspaper. You can buy this book.
What are the qualifying marks for UPSC 2020 language paper?
Qualifying Marks for UPSC Language Paper As per the UPSC 2020 notification, the minimum qualifying marks for both papers is 25\% i.e. 75 marks in each paper. Scoring this minimum cut off is not that difficult given how simple the syllabus is. Let us have a look at the strategy to be adopted to tackle these 2 papers.
How many essays are there in the UPSC essay book?
The book consists of 120 essays. This is all about UPSC Exams and contains topics that cover almost all the sections of the civil services exam. It is highly recommended to IAS Aspirants to go through this book to get a good hold on the essay writing.